Avian Influenza Facts: What Travellers Should Know About H5N1 Bird Flu
An Alberta resident is dead after contracting the H5N1 bird flu during a trip to China according to Health Canada. The flu victim was travelling with two others and began to feel unwell on a return...
View ArticleWall Street Journal Releases Annual Score Card For Best And Worst Airlines
Travel is an ice-jammed nightmare now, but travelers have been getting used to more problems: Last year was one of the worst for airline reliability of the past five years.
View ArticleThe World's Most Inspiring Vacation Spots
Find a little inspiration on your next vacation by visiting the places where Georgia O'Keeffe, Robert Frost, Pablo Picasso, and other famous artists did their best work. By Lianna Trubowitz,...
View ArticleAirline Passengers In The Dark About Rights, Advocate Says
As stories of frustrated and weary airline passengers dominate the news due to a combination of crowded flights and exceedingly bad weather, it seems clear that many don't know much about what rights...
View ArticleTips for Travel Upgrades
These days, flying economy is a lesson in lowered standards. If your norm is the fetal position in seat 22B -- praying the person in front of you takes his hand off the recline lever -- it's easy to...
View ArticleTechnology Etiquette -- Are You Ready for In-Flight Cell Phone Use?
As the prospect of in-flight cell phone usage looms, the debate goes on regarding the pros and cons of this decision. Many frequent flyers are holding their breath as the challenge of air travel may...
View ArticleAwesome Road Trip Is Giving Us Wanderlust (VIDEO)
Wouldn't it be great to shun all of life's responsibilities and hit the open road for a few weeks? That's what four friends did when they took an awesome road trip from San Diego to Vancouver last...
View ArticleLondon's First Pay-Per-Minute Cafe: Will The Idea Catch On?
Ever felt you've overstayed your welcome in a cafe, by reading, working or surfing the web while hugging the latte you bought two hours ago? Pay-per-minute cafes could be the answer.
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In Search of Ceviche and Flavor: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo's Fresh Cuisine
A fresh food lover's dream at Capella Ixtapa's cooking course. The first time I tasted Chef Miguel's hibiscus ceviche, my palette was bombarded with the freshness of taste I had come to know soon...
View Article'Don't Smile At French People,' British Tourism Group Says In New Guidebook
Looks like somebody didn't learn from Paris' etiquette guide debacle... or China's. A British tourism group called VisitBritain has released a potentially helpful -- and potentially offensive --...
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Jessica Chastain Is Merida, Courtesy Of Annie Leibovitz's Disney Dream Portraits
Famed lensman Annie Leibovitz has once again photographed a Hollywood starlet for this "Where your destiny awaits" ad campaign. Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain is the newest princess, posing as Merida...
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Now That's A Boozy Mess
HOPE, B.C. - Traffic was corked for hours on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Hope, B.C., after a semi loaded with bottles of wine collided with another truck.Pulp from the second vehicle also...
View ArticleNorthern Lights In Canada Could Be Visible To All
REGINA -- An intense burst of energy from the sun was heading towards Earth on Thursday and was expected to make for spectacular conditions to see the northern lights across Canada. Ruth Ann Chicoine...
View ArticleVipurva Parikh's 'Wish You Were Here' Video May Just Melt Your Heart
Travel's the kind of activity you can always embrace on your own. There are fewer worries, fewer arguments, and more moments of peace and quiet. But there are, of course, times when you'd rather travel...
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Cougar Family Spotted In Rare Photos From B.C. Sunshine Coast
Three cougars strolling on a B.C. beach were caught in some amazing snapshots last week by a couple who live on the Sunshine Coast. Greg and Mary Carter saw the animals from the window of their...
View ArticleVancouver Chinese New Year 2014: Things To Do
The Chinese New Year dawns on Jan. 31, 2014, and there is no shortage of fun ways to celebrate the Year Of The Horse in Vancouver and Richmond. For flat out cross-cultural novelty value, surely nothing...
View ArticleFlight From Calgary To Saskatoon Slides Off Icy Runway
An Air Canada Jazz Express commuter plane from Calgary appeared to hit an icy patch while landing in Saskatoon this evening and ended up stuck in heavy snow, according to a passenger on the flight....
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Frozen Niagara Falls In Black And White Is A Look Into The Pretty Past (PHOTOS)
The winter chill might have most travellers thinking twice about venturing outside to visit Niagara Falls, but it wasn't always like that. If anything, these vintage photos suggest there might have...
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10 Cheapest Backpacking Cities In Central And South America
South America and Central America are meccas for backpackers seeking an adventure, without spending a lot of money. But with so much to see, how do you pick a place to start? Price of Travel published...
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5 Stargazing Spots That Will Take Your Breath Away
There's nothing like looking up at a clear night sky and getting lost in the stars. Whether or not you can name the constellations, stargazing is an activity that anyone can enjoy. Certain spots,...
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